South Dakota Codified Laws 26-11A-12. Aftercare supervision program for juveniles conditionally released–Foster care–Terms, conditions, and duration of aftercare given in writing
The Department of Corrections may establish an aftercare supervision program to supervise juveniles in the community if they have been conditionally released from a department facility or program, the Human Services Center, detention, shelter, or a group home, group care center, or residential treatment center.
As part of an aftercare supervision program, the department may place a juvenile in foster care, with one or both parents, a guardian, conservator, or a relative of the juvenile or with another suitable person.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-11A-12
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
The terms, conditions, and duration of aftercare supervision shall be given in writing and fully explained to each juvenile placed on aftercare and a parent or custodian of such juvenile. The Department of Corrections may modify the terms, conditions, and duration of aftercare at any time.
Source: SL 1996, ch 172, § 62.